Mortgage News

From funds to savings accounts, fees and other charges are a fact of life. Here are some ways to lighten the load

Original post by BusinessWeek Online — Investing

I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey and this week’s survey is now available. 58% of participants predict rates will increase 16% of participants predict rates will decrease 26% of participants predict rates will remain unchanged I am predicting that rates will increase over the next 30 days, but that doesn’t mean you should necessarily follow my advice when choosing whether to lock a rate, or float it. My advice may not be appropriate for…

Original post by Dan Green

And the hits just keep on coming. The Fed’s May meeting minutes showed that it is concerned about inflation and that is pushing mortgage rates higher once again today. Despite more favorable economic readings, inflation remained uncomfortably high for the Fed and is following neither a downward trend, nor an upward trend. This makes it less likely that the Fed will lower the Fed Funds Rate rate in the near future. The Fed’s inflationary discomfort is forcing markets to change…

Original post by Dan Green

This graphic comes from The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) and highlights how property taxes have increased across the nation since the turn of the century. The actual story focused on Florida and its intention to offer $6 billion in annual tax relief to its homeowners. And, as civic-minded people knows, the towns of Florida depend on those tax dollars for basic services like education, police and utilities. Debating the merits of tax relief, author Mark Whitehouse hypothesizes:Reducing property-tax revenues…

Original post by Dan Green

The latest plunge in existing home sales confirms that the jump in new home sales is directly attributable to builders’ incentive pricing

Original post by BusinessWeek Online — Investing

Managers still see solid opportunities away from Shanghai’s frenzy. Here are five savvy plays

Original post by BusinessWeek Online — Investing

Mortgage Broker Coaching is the latest effort from David Porter. David is the former cheif blogger of the Pacesetter Blog. A great mortgage blog in Michigan. He sold his business and is semi-retired down in Arizona. I’ll be interested to see how this one evolves.

Original post by Todd

Here’s a look at some of the newest exchange-traded funds that give investors exposure to alternative energy companies

Original post by BusinessWeek Online — Investing

MyMortgageCommunity has announced a new series of complimetary calls for loan originators. The next event is Tuesday, May 22 at 2 PM Eastern. Dave Hershman on “Advanced Synergy Marketing -
Have the Tools to Succeed in any Environment”

This conference call is geared toward Loan Officers, Mortgage Brokers, Sales Managers, Broker-Owners, Chief Executives, Production Executives, and Wholesale Account Executives. Do you think that the only effective marketing alternative is spending thousands of dollars on expensive advertising? You wouldn’t if you know the secrets of synergy marketing.

Get ready to change the way you think about marketing, as you learn how to get off the treadmill and onto a foundation of success. This program will help you master new skills designed to utilize your own assets to produce synergy from your everyday relationships and activities. Truly this program is designed to bring you “More Income with Less Stress”, and who better to deliver the message than the one who wrote the books, Dave Hershman!

Go to MyMortgageCommunity , click on Upcoming Events, then Event Calendar to see the entire schedule.

Original post by Todd

Don’t let the stock market rally make you complacent. Here are five tips to fine-tune your retirement account

Original post by BusinessWeek Online — Investing